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Roman copper alloy pendant
Horse harness pendant of trifid form with integral, turned over suspension-loop. Incised decoration represents vine-leaves, possibly inlaid. The small object bottom left is meant for an acorn. Vegetal designs are associated with fertility. First century AD
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
84.43H/2.9
Find Information
Site Name: Museum Garden, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1983 - 1984
Notes: Context (172), Phase I/II
Acquisition
Collected officially, 26/4/1984
Measurements
length / mm:52
Material
copper alloy
Techniques
incised
carved
tinned
Location
In store
Categories
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